‘You gotta be kidding me!’ Why Amazon’s threat worries NYC

BILL MONTANA was schmoozing with real estate brokers Thursday at an industry event in New York, talking about the biggest deal in years: Amazon.com Inc.’s decision to build a major campus in Queens.

VC company Cento Ventures focusing on Asia-Pacific for ‘proptech’ fund

VENTURE capital firm Cento Ventures is raising funds for its new “proptech” fund focused on the real estate sector in Asia-Pacific.

Infrastructure projects to boost Central Luzon property market

CENTRAL LUZON, particularly Clark in Pampanga, is emerging as a real estate hotspot, with the numerous infrastructure projects and industrial development in the region.

Solid demand for office space seen this year

THE OFFICE sector is expected to sustain its growth this year, with the expected delivery of 1.2 million square meters (sq,m.) of new office space.

Oyo to invest $50M in PHL market

OYO Hotels and Homes is entering the Philippine market, where it committed to invest over $50 million to “transform” the local hospitality industry.

Greenfield to develop luxury community in Laguna

GREENFIELD DEVELOPMENT Corp. (GDC) is developing a luxury residential community within its 400-hectare Greenfield City township in Sta. Rosa, Laguna.

PA Properties breaks ground for Calamba project

P.A. ALVAREZ Properties and Development Corp. (P.A. Properties) broke ground for a 3-hectare affordable housing development in Calamba City, Laguna.

Grand Hyatt Manila Residences opens second tower

GRAND Hyatt Manila Residences, a joint venture of Federal Land, Inc. and Japan’s Orix Corp, recently opened the second tower which offers residents the renowned hospitality, services, and amenities that come with the Grand Hyatt brand.

Pueblo de Oro Development expands La Aldea Fernandina

PUEBLO de Oro Development Corp. (PDO) recently launched the second phase in its 30-hectare masterplanned community in San Fernando, Pampanga.

Growing logistics sector provides opportunities for property firms

PHILIPPINE PROPERTY developers should advantage of the continued growth of the logistics sector this year.

AHR pours P1.5 billion into Astoria Palawan

Astoria Hotels & Resorts (AHR) has spent P1.5 billion so far for the on-going development of Astoria Palawan in Puerto Princesa City.

Average rents in Taguig now higher than in Makati

THE AVERAGE rent for office spaces in Taguig City is now more expensive than those in Makati City, according to a report by Cushman & Wakefield Philippines.